The overall responsibility of the Police and Crime Commissioner will be to maintain an effective and efficient police service by holding the Chief Constable to account.
The PCC will play a leading role in community safety and crime reduction in the force area.
The duties include:
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Set the local policing priorities, following consultation with the public and any national requirements from the Home Secretary;
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Produce a Police and Crime Plan, outlining the priorities;
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Scrutinise, support and challenge the performance of the force;
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Set the annual police budget and council tax precept*;
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Appoint* and, if necessary, dismiss the Chief Constable;
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Publish an Annual Report and Statement of Accounts;
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Attend meetings of the Police and Crime Panel;
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Investigate complaints against the Chief Constable, and monitor all complaints against officers and staff;
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Administer an Independent Custody Visiting Scheme;
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Consult with and involve the public;
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Collaborate with other forces and criminal justice agencies.
(* subject to veto of the Police and Crime Panel)
The Police and Crime Commissioner is responsible for the local police funding. He/she will receive all government grants and council tax precept payments, and will allocate the budget, in consultation with the Chief Constable.
The Chief Constable will continue to be in charge of the operational policing in South Wales.
The Police and Crime Commissioner will be responsible for making sure the Chief Constable does this effectively, and is accountable to the public.